Hospice

Through the generosity of our volunteers each patient receives a prayer quilt.

Hospice is a way of caring that brings comfort to people at the end of life. The goal of hospice is to provide a process to minimize discomfort and to maintain patient dignity and quality of life. Your hospice team members are a phone call away on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week, to answer your questions, provide support, and help in dealing with emergencies.

Planning ahead for your medical care and discussing your desires with your family is important as you may not be able to make decisions yourself. For more information about completing advance directives (Living Will and the Power of Attorney for Healthcare), read Choices: Living Well At the End of Life, which includes forms, definitions and frequently asked questions. Your hospice team can help you document your wishes through the completion of advance directives.

Our Services

Physicians: Your primary care physician works with our hospice team and our hospice medical director to ensure you receive the care you need

Home Health Aide: Individuals who have been professionally trained to help with your personal hygiene and maintain activities for daily living

Medical Social Services: Link families to financial, legal, and community resources and assist with the completion of advance directive forms

Chaplain Services: Spiritual support from hospice chaplain and coordination with family’s own faith network

Bereavement Support: Support during the family’s grieving process including visits, educational information, and support groups

Physical Therapy: Specialists trained in educating patients and families on ways to safely use medical equipment to care for a loved one at home

Occupational Therapy: Professionals who work to improve your daily quality of life

Speech Therapy: Assessment and education for swallowing and eating problems

Volunteers: Trained individuals who offer support to the patient and family

Become a Hospice Volunteer

Volunteers are a valuable component to the program of Hospice of Henry County. A volunteer interested in providing direct patient assistance are required to complete a training class. Volunteers may provide family assistance by:

Patient companionship (being present around patient, reading, etc.)

Support for caregivers

Volunteers may also provide indirect support to patients and their families by participating in hospice events, quilting, or providing office support.

Our services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Through the generous support of the community through memorials and monetary donations, we are able to offer hospice care to all individuals. No one is refused care due to the inability to pay.